Bristol Herald Courier from Bristol, Tennessee • 8

CITTJTTBRiET HOLDS IWS VERY SUCCESSFUL LEONARD HAS BETTER GHINGLOTRECOVEBY Condition" of Wounded Man at St. Luke's is More -Encouraging. BRISTOL 10 ABOLISH SALOONS CITY SCHOOLS ARRIVES Prof. F. B.

Fitzpatrick Here for Conference With' Board. WILL BE HIT BRISTOL. II TODAY jolls Open at Sunrise and Close at Sundown This Evening. Pledge is Made to Quickly Oust the Dispensary Should 'Voters Here Stamp Traffic In Liquors. .1.

Bradley, Innibermnn. W. C. Latture, jerk. Chas.

E. Cunningham, clerk. C. 11. Hlckok, 0.

L. Butt, clerk. C. H. Estes, merchant.

W. B. James, merchant. Con. T.

B. Rush, clerk IT. 8. P. O.

R. D. Jenkins, salesman. 8. I).

lxng, M. W. College. Robert Lee Durham, teacher. Hobt.

1). CafBon, 8. J. InHt. P.

W. Campbell, lawyer. 8. A. SumnjerB, clerk.

Geo. E. I'enn, lawyer. T. L.

Cosby, lawyer. 0. C. Porterfleld, lawyer. M.

A. Barbee, merchant. T. S. Sullivan, clerk.

A. D. L. Short, soldier. W.

T. Buckley, merchant. E. J. Clifton, merchant.

F. B. McConnell, cashier bnnk. Harrison Thompson, laundry. H.

II. Scott, Hotel Belmont. King L. Cardwtill, merchant. 8.

L. Scott, merchant. J. T. Hawkins, clerk.

A. A. McConnell, merchant, II, H. Hawkins, clerk. ,1.

J. Davis, clerk. C. II. Johnson, cigars.

C. Thayer, wagons. D. E. Wright, clerk.

T. H. Boyd, clerk. W. W.

Hawkins, clerk. M. D. Jones, carpenter. John W.

Lyon, editor. W. H. Lyon, editor. Henry N.

Lyon, editor. 0. L. merchant. D.

IV Musser, merchant. W. D. Ernest, clerk. M.

K. Crabtres, lumberman. James Long, teacher. J. It.

Ward, preacher. M. H. Musser, contractor. R.

M. Page, lawyer. D. M. Cosby, lawyer.

W. B. Whltt, dentist. W. M.

Thomns, laborer. J. Eskrldge, preneh'er. L. Orubb, horseman.

Oeo. F. Grant, druggist. Jno. M.

Kreger, Insurance. C. F. Cuddy, clerk. C.

Kreger, clerks B. Sandoe, tinware. IM. H. Davison, clerk.

W. O. Farnsworth, carpenter. (T. E.

Penn, lawyer. (Ho. V. Litchfield, doctor. J.

Thomas, clerk. S. R. Preston, Insurance. Summers, Robert Craig, dentist.

E. R. Craig, automobiles. C. C.

Bradley, clerk, ex-Ieglslatiire. Alex Stuart, farmer. W. Webb, cashier First Natlona' The annual debate between the two literary societies of the. Tennessee high school wbb held Wednesday.

The meeting was called to order by the temporary'' president, Wood, of the Literary Society. Miss Ethel Wmiamsj of thp "Raven" Literary Society," acted as 'secretary. Superintendent P. S. Barnes delivered 4 short address telling of the organization of the societies and the good they had done In the school work.

After this Mr. Harold Wood welcomed the vlBltors in a short welt made speech. The question for this debate was: Resolved, VThat Woman Should Be Granted Elective Franchise." The "Junto" Literary Society presented the affirmative side of the question. The speakers were Messrs. Wlndora Martin and Dan Wexler, Misses Olive Slugle and Dorothy Sliuman.

The "Raven" Literary Society presented the negative side of the question. The speakers were Misses Pauline Massenglll, Edith Allen, Margaret Henry and Mr. Carey Cruikshank. Col. J.

M. Barker, Mr. L. Andrews and Prof. P.

g. Barnes acted as Judges for the occasion. A number of visitors were several of whom hud a few words to say while watting for the decision of tho judgeB, Colonel Barker made a very witty short talk announcing the decision- of the Judges which decision waB In favor of the negative side. The meeting was one of much Interest in the high school, and a fitting close for the work of the societies for the year. ELECTRIC SIGN IS Through the courtesy of the Greenwood Advertising company of Knox-vllle, and the Bristol Gas Electric Company, the Bonrd of Trrde has a splendid new electric sign.

Representatives bf the two companies recently advised Board of Trude officials that they would grat uitously put up a brand new electric sign for the commercial organization If given permission and permission was Immediately granted in order that the delapldated sign formerly Indicat ing the offices might be torn down. The, generosity of the Greenwood commpany as well as the light corn, pany, is greatly appreciated by Board of Trade members, and the handsome sign will serve as a beacon light on Sixth street. How an Indiana Girl Got Stronfl anri Well Again at Small Cost. Miss Alta Abel, ot West Baden, says: I was a complete wreck, al ways tired, worn out and nervous. I had to spend about one-third of mv time in bed and my life was not worth living.

Vlnol, your dellcldus cod liver and-. iron tonic was recom mended, and It has done me more good than nil the medicines I eve!" took In my life. That nervous and tired feeling is all gone. I have gained in neaun, nesn anu strength, until I feel like another person." Vlnol is the most efficient strength creator for such women. It is the medlcinnl elements of the cod's livers contained In Vlnol aided by the blood making and properties of tonic Iron which makea It so far superior to all other tonics to build up health and strength "or weak, tired, ailing women.

It contains no oil and has a delicious tnste. We give back your monev If Vlnol does not do all thnt we claim. Bunt- ng and Son, Dmgslsts, Bristol, Tenn. ((Advertisement.) IRoUABL ELECTION POLICE GfllEf Action of Last Wek Rescinded and Odell ILlect- ed Constable. TO BE EX-OFFICIO OF DEPARTMENT Alteration is Made to Meet Technicality of Charter.

At the last meeting of the Hoard of Mayor and Aldermen of lirisini, as now constituted, exceprtiui formal 'meeting of next MonUuy tu canvass the returns of the election of Tuesday, which waB held Thursday night at the courthouse, being an adjourned meeting, the action of lasi. week in the election -of Samuel Odell aa chief of police was rescinded' upon the advice, of City Attorney-st. John. In order to conform to the charter, the board elected Mr. ojeii to the office of constable and as such he is ex-officlo chief of police.

Tim question was raised last week in connection with the action ot the board in designating the recorder to collect the city, taxes inBtead of the constable." The salarw was made $1,200. Commission Can Direct. Judge St. John held that the commissioners to be elected in June to administer the commission form of government have the power to designate, any one they choose to collect the. city taxes.

It is expected that the collection of the taxes will be placed in the hands of the recorder, whose salary has been placed at in the event he does not collect the taxes or JL500 if the work of collecting the taxes Is given to him. The matter of the election of Dr. Adair as meat and milk inspector came before the board and it wus decided that he should continue to serve without being elected, until the new charter goes into effect at which time the commissioners will determine the matter of his election and compensation. The water committee reported progress in the negotiations with reference to the settlement of the city's claim against the Bristol -Gas and Electric Company for water rent. The board authorized the closiiiR of English road between Seventeen til and Eighteenth and Broad and Antler-Bon streets at the expense of the property owners.

Attorney A. B. Whiteaker appeared before the board in reference to the matter of the taxes of the Bunk of Bristol. No action was taken In the matter. Mayor Gammon Absent.

Mayor Gammon was not present at the meeting. N. D. Bachman was chosen to preside and did so. Those present besides the chairman were: S.

G. Keller, J. H. Faucette. Paul Harrell.

J. C. Bayless, J. W. Norvell and J.

R. Delaney. CLOTHIERS AGREE 1 All of the clothing stores -of Bristol have agreed on an early closing hour for the summer. The stores will close at 7 p. sharp, except on Saturday evenings.

A petition was circulated among them and every one sighed the agreement. Patterns The condition of Carl Leonard, who was shot down on the carnival grounds on Cumberland street Monday night, was reported Thursday as more encouraging. It was stated that the physicians are now much more, hopeful of the recovery of the jmtient although the crisis has not yet passed. His wound is a most dangerous one, but bis splendid constitution is decidedly in his favor. The police have not as yet secured any.

definite clue as to the whereabouts of Will Camper, who shot Leonard when the latter threw confetti on a young' woman that accompanied the former. The police have been diligent in their efforts to capture him but thus far have been niiv successful. MATCHES CAUSES EIRE The home and barn of Bruce Kenny, residing two miles east of Blountvillo, was destroyed Tuesday. The little son cf Mr, Kenny' was playing in the corn crib with matches and the crib caught fire. AH" of the farming im plements were burned, together with the outbuildings and home.

ABOUT PEOPLE W. T. Hale, of Knoxville, is a vis t-or Jn the city. W. T.

ErwIn, of Johnson Cltv, Id in the city this week. John D. Copenhaver, of Johnnon City, came to Bristol Thursday to nee the opening of tlie Appalachian League. R. E.

Simpson, of Knoxville, and C. E. Burchfield, of Johnson City, are visitors In Bristol. J. H.

McCllster, of Morristown, Is in the city. H. L. Daw and H. K.

iMcKerrln," of Roanoke, are visitors In the city. D. S. Brooks, of Roanoke, came to Bristol this week J. R.

Mercer is here from Greene-ville, Tenn. tL. C. Steele, of Cudahy Packing Company, Is here from Charlotte, N. C.

W. )A. Armltage, W. A. Susong, and William Britton, of Greeneville, are In the city.

Hon. Preston W. Campbell, of Abingdon, spent Thursday In the city. Iake Ellis la here from SaSlem, this week. D.

Rhudy, of Ellzabethton, 1s a visitor In the city. J. D. Jameson, qf Roanoke, is among the late arrivals. C.

W. Thompson, of Abingdon, is In the city. T. R. Young is here from Abingdon.

S. C. McChesney, C. H4 Hlckok, E. T.

Smith. S. S. Clark. T.

M. Clapp and T. L. Dnvls, ot Abingdon, are In the city. Jess Hi Harmon, a well known traveling man of Columbus, Ohio, Is a visitor In the city.

R. H. Gray, of Keystone, W. came to the. city this week.

Bolivia r'cts La Paz, Bolivia, May 8. General Ismael Montes was elected president of the republic of Bolivia totlny In succession to Dr. El Cedoro Villazon. who has beert chief executive since inos. Prof.

F. B. Fitzpatrick', of Roanoke, the new superintendent of the city schools of Bristol, arrived In the city Thursday night on. trajn No. 13 and will today hold a conference with the members of the school board and go over the situation.

Prof. Fitzpatrick is prominently Identified with the Roanoke city schools and will not come to Bristol to take up his work until June 1. Tho Roanoke schools will close May 28. The school board has not ejected teachers and it is understood that this will be deferred until the arrival of Prof Fitzpatrick, who will succeed Prof. S.

R. McChesney, who not a.candidate for re-election. Prof. Fitzpatrick is one of best known public school educators In Virginia and the members of the local school board feel fortunate in having secured him. ARE BEING "PAINTED Painters of the city state that there is more painting being done this year than has been done "in any onj of the last ten years, and every paint artist la busy with the brush and many assistants are being drafted from the other1 trades in order that the contracts may be taken care of.

Oh account of the vast amount of painting that is being done and already under contract it is expected that Bristol will present an entirely new front to the outside public during the coming summer months. Much of the credit for the large number of dwellingsjundergoin repairs is due to the" aggressive campaign which the Civic League is waging, and much more good is expected from their continued efforts to clean up the city. APROPOS OF THE GAME YESTERDAY Johnson City hps as loyal a set of fans as any team could wish. They are game losers, too, and don't begin roasting their team because the opposing team is getting the best of it. There were one hundred and thirty who came to Bristol Thursday on a special train to see the opening game and although they rooted for their team until the situation was hopeless, their demeanor was most admirable.

fully expected to see the Staff's prediction of May 3 come true and were naturally disappointed. We reproduce what the sporting editor of the Staff said merely for the purpose of Illustrating the uncertainty of baseball: "We are cast down because one of Red Munson's players has sprained his ankle and another has been assigned to a club in another league, Coupled with those who will break their backs reaching for Hall's deceptive balls next Thursday afternoon Bristol be In a deplorable Score, Soldiers 7, Boosters 1. Ex-Senator Brlggs Dead. Trenton, N. May 8.

Former United States Senator Frank O. Brlggs died tonight at his home In this city. He had been ill for several months and lapsed mto a state of coma this morning from which he never rallied. Funeral arrangements have not been completed. and (ftlay Iflanton Abingdon.

Virginia. May 7th, 1913. To the Voters of Bristol, Virginia: In view of the fart that rumors ore current in Bristol to the effect that the signers of the petition In Abingdon to vote out the dlaiiensnry In cane the saloons are voted out of nrlstol, were of a Irresponsible and uncertain element, 1 hereby append the petition with the signatures. The public can form Its own estimate of the men whose names appear and reach its own conclusion. Besides the signatures to the petitions ten to fifteen men have pledged their votes In opposition to the dlspwisary, but have not atteehed thelrlgnatureB to the petition.

We are acting In good faith in Abingdon, and should the saloons be voted out of Bristol, It Is our honest Judgment that the dispensary will be. put out of Abingdon by mutual agreement from all voters without election. Below is the petition: We, the undersigned voters In the town of Abingdon, Virginia, pledge ourselves to vote -against tho continuance of the dispensary In said town, at the next election hold therein on that question, provided tho saloons are voted out of the city of Bristol, Virginia, at an election contemplated to be held there at an early day on that question. lAnd we further pledge ourselves, that In the event the saloons In Bristol are voted out, to do what we can to secure an clecfloii in Abingdon, on-the question of continuing its dispensary, the earliest day such an election can be legally held, after the salodns are voted out of Bristol, Virginia, or to do whatever else we. can legally do to get rid of the dlspensaryin Abingdon.

A. W. Bubrmifti, wholesale k. Rhea Anderson, salesman. E.

C. Hamlltii, dentist. Chas. H. Butt, U.

8. P. 0. 0. N.

Werti photographer. W. H. flrubb, farmer. A.

Thayer, wagons. Jamea 8troupe laborer. T. Hi 8andoe, merchant. A.

Thompson, merchant. J. A. Thayer, wagons. Winston Leagen, laborer.

J. Thompson, merchant. J. T. Helms, merchant.

J. D. Dyer, lumberman, 111 B. 'Goode, laborer, John pheaff, laborer. Jno.

Af Totten, clerk, J. B. C. Trigg, machinist. D.

L. Tolberti ialesman, U. P. Klnzel, Supt. V.

C. Railway. J. W. Wright, merchant.

K. a. Clark, merchant. 1 N. Dead more, laundry.

as. E. Anderson, laborer. W. Scott Thompebn, merchant.

T. J. Clark, merchant. D. F.

Smith, merchant. H. J. Summers, lawyer. Harry Jmtler.

soldier. J. M. Butt, merchant. P.

H. Hawkins, derk. H. W. Withers, clerk.

Irvln M. Keller, livery stable. A. E. Hagy, clerk.

W. II. Smythe, furniture. N. W.

Denton, dentist. W. iD. Cofer, salesman. Jas.

Albert, laborer, C. M. Colloy. laborer. Mlnton Jackson, salesman.

J. P. clerk. W. W.

Clark, farmer. A. L. Clark, butcher. P.

M. Hagy. rlsars. F. Clark, W.

H. Jackson, blacksmith. R. 8. Withers, merchnnt.

D. IA. T. livery. A.

M. Withers, clerk, H. Emory Wldener, lawyer. A. B.

Trigg, drayman. T. B. Young, railway clerk. F.

I Pickle, railway cashier. Irvln B. Wells, news agent. Geo. J).

French, presiding elder. HURRAH! HURRAH! HURRAH! NO MORE DANGEROUS CALOMEL FOR ME Three Chttrt for CrwH' Liver-Aid tht New Liver and Bowel Remedy That Bunting A Son Sells on roonsy Back If Dissatisfied Plan. If iyou are fellng blue, out. constipated, have sour stomach, In digestion, malaria, upset liver, coated tongue or bad breuth there Is a Joyful surprise waiting for you after the first dose of CAIISWELL'S LIVER AH), a purely vegetable liquid rem edy that la causing thousands to de Bert dangerous calomel and bringing neaun aim strength back to It'a a wonderful remedy, so pleas "ant And harmless that children as wel as grown, up people take 1t with out any bad after effects. It treat the liver and bowels gently, but flrmlv tiad drives out the poinshnous gam's and accumulated wastes thoroughly You can get a large bottle at Bunt lug Son's for only cents and If you aren't delighted, your mono back.

Ask tor LIVER AID. Bunting and Son, Druggist. (Ad vertlsement.) LARMER'S Nw and Up-to Date RESTAURANT No. 22 Lee Street it now open for business and BIG CLOSING RALLY AT STATE ST. CHURCH All Day Prayer Service, to be Held at Central Presbyterian.

The local option election in Bristol, will be waged today. The polls will open at sunrise and close at sunset this evening. The temperance forces closed their campaign at State Street Methodist church Thursday night with what wus the biggest rally of the campaign. One hundred prominent tem perance men have volunteered to spend the day on the election I grounds In the inteiest of the cause, while an all duy prayer service will be held at the Central Presbyterian Church, beginning ut 8 o'clock -this The fjrst service will be conducted by Dr. Kistler, the paator.

Mrs. J. 11. Splllman. the Kentucky woman speaker, wus tnu speoker at the closing rally of the temperance forces at State Street church Thursday night.

The entire main auditorium was Jammed and many ttood, while the S'ltool annex and gallery were crowded with eager hearers. Mrs. iJSulllman delivered what was pronounced by many ua the strongest and most effective address of her several rcmarkoble speeches ii Bristol during the campaign. She made an uppeal In behalf of the mothers, tho wives, the sisters and the children, for the men to vote today to close up the saloons, which he said was the greatest enemy oi he home, morality, religion and the and the breeders of crime, poverty, disease and distress. She rged upon the voters the responsiun-.

Ity of their voteB In today'B election and plead with to cast a vote hat would be aeomrort when tne shadows were falling about their lives. She plead for the men to put principle ond morality above dollars and to stand up for the cause of morality, religion and Justice. i Xoon Day Service. At the Virginia and Southwest- rn railway Bhops Mrs. Splllman poke to one hundred and fifty men the noon hour Thursday, upon Invitation of Master Mechanic Olbbs.

This servlre toook the place of the regular week-duy shop meeting of the local community extension organization. Mrs. Splllman spoke for wenty-flve minutes and appeaiea 10 the men to line up for the protec tion, of their homes, and tjielrehll- ren. She said that It wan tne working men who largely paid the bill for the paving of streets and white ways and that It came off their families. She said that the saloon was Inherently evil and that no itood could come from It.

'she said that It destroyed the efficiency of the workman and was the great est enemy of the working men. She sold that the argument that the sMoon paved streets and paid money for public Improvements, Bhould have no weight with the worKing men for It Is the body of them that fact pay it and not the saloon men. Hho ueeiareu uiai every b- oon In America wus directly re sponsible for three murders every year; that one boy out of every four had lo he furnlaned tne sitioon as row material and plead with the men to protect their own boys and hose of their nelxhliors. Final Conference Held. Tho final conference of the tem- ipernme leaders was neiu ui Moore street headquarters 'inursuay night immediately following the rally at State Street Church.

The meet- ng adjourned early In order tnni he men could be at the polls cany his morning to spend the day In active work. The temnernnce leaders have made a close canvass of all of th wards and they say that they are confident a victory will be won ir the lempor-ance people of the city do the full duty. Unlet rampalgn. The "wets" have conducted a quiet camnalgn. although they have been It la very Dim) ir nncni understood that they claim to have a majority of the 'voters who have paid their poll taxes mid are eii- alble to vote.

They have thus tar Issued lio (literature lr n-ondncted an ouen ftuht. They claim they are confident of winning on the slo gan of "High License," Should the city vote "dru will lay oavk the greater part of $30,000 In li cense tax which It received from the saloons for the privilege. of do ing business another year, BOY FIRES AT MLN WHO BOBBED STORE News reached Bristol Thursday of the robbery of the store of MaKse.ii gill and Arrantsr at (late City, Va early Thursday morning, Goods to the value of $25 lo were taken. A boy asleep In the store was Awakened and fired nt the robbeia. This Is seonil time the store has been robbed In sixty days.

Only last wiek there was tde. JeU pictorial Review Bank. J. W. Barr, soldier, Jno, 1.

Cosby, merchant. Basil Olldersleeve, stenographer. B. Olldersleeve, soldier. W.

M. Worley, liveryman. VJ druggist. Chas. K).

Jones, 0. Hagy, merchant. ('has. M. Jackson, blacksmith.

R. Brown, railway clerk. O. W. Richards, railway clerk.

W. R. Butt, carpenter. L. D.

Nunley, railway clerk. K. D. Kahle, preacher. M.

H. Smith, clerk. Paul E. Hayter, merchnnt. It.

C. Coiling, merchant. 11. 0. Bradley, lumberman.

Thos. Hayter, Insurance. T. 11. Whltteaknr, merchant.

R. C. Copenhaver, vice president i)f Citizens Bank, II. W. Bellamy, preacher.

0. IA. Pruner, merchant. J. C.

lreson, lumbermnn. J. 10, Deatpn, lumberman. W. H.

Musser, contractor. 0. E. Counts, laborer. 11.

J. Keys, laborer. .1. (I. Wilson, carpenter.

F. W. Tate, soldier. Joe i. Keller, laborer.

R. B. Hagy, wagons. W. II.

Hamilton, coal yard. W. F. Hoberson, merchant. R.

A. Preston, soldier. R. 8. Gill, salesman.

J. II. Bailey, merchant. W. 11.

Rambo, salesman. J. W. Wright, merchant, J. E.

Legnrd, wholesale groceries. W. Buckley, lumberman. F. Smeltzer, merchant, ill.

8. Ballard, merchant. J. K. Buckley, lumberman.

Ben Ball, V. engineer. J. (1. Yonce.

C. road foreman. E. E. Epperson, doctor.

L. Thompson, railway engineer, K. 1 Morgan, V. operator. W.

,1 hiuIIh, shop. B. E. Hayter, merchant. J.

Bruttln, laborer. J. C. Jennings, druggist. J.

L. Brlnkle, laborer. J. L. Kelchpin, laborer.

J. R. Hose, stenographer. In reviewing, the above list of names Jt will he found that nearly every business houso in Abingdon Is represented In the above list. 1 he churches, the schools and col leges and the best Interest of the com niunlty are squarely against tho dls pensary.

It may be observed that some of the leading claUena of Ablng don names do not appear In the lis This may be explained by the fact that they reside outside of the torpor te limits and have no vote. "Those signing the petition regard tins as a sacred obligation and they stand ready to prove to the world their sincerity. IT the saloons go In Bristol the dls pensary goes In Abingdon. Let tht be understood once and for all time Yours respectfully, 8. VAUOHT, C.

H. JENNINGS. Want ads are tmnjbg tba most thoroughly uaad column ot ta dally Underwear and hosiery Jn Unmalchable Jitt(e price Offering, Women's 15c Stockings, 10c Black, white or tun guu.o cotton stockings. Seamless, reinforced heels and toes, double garter tops. Children's 15c Socks for 10c Tan, white, pink and light blue, some white with fancy tops.

Women's 10c Sleeveless Vests 5c Fine quality, low neck, sleeveless, full blench and fine weave. Women's 50c Silk Stockings 39c Pure thread silk, high spliced heels, double soles and toes, 4-inch double hemmed garter tops, black, white, tan. light blue, navy blue, pink and hello. Women's 50c Lace Stockings '35c 3 pairs for $1.00 Full fashioned lace boot stockings with lisle cotton and lisle cotton double soles. Beautiful patterns.

Black and tan only. for. Friday Only Women's 35c and 50c Vests at 25c i Extra and regular low neck, sleeveless, fine quality underwear; rfomtt shaped, Some straight. Women's 50c Union Suits 39c Low neck, sleeveless, -fine weave lisle cotton, knee length, tight knee. Company cJhe Kin i ready to wrve everything that good to eat a big robbery at Muce Springs, a.

near by railroad point,.